Under section 8(1) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which body…
The Juvenile Justice Board ordinarily has exclusive power over these proceedings in its district. The Act separately provides for roles of the Children’s Court and higher…
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Under section 8(1) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which body ordinarily has exclusive power over proceedings concerning children in conflict with law in its district, except as otherwise provided by the Act?
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Correct answer C
The Juvenile Justice Board ordinarily has exclusive power over these proceedings in its district. The Act separately provides for roles of the Children’s Court and higher courts in specified situations.
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Option A
The Committee’s principal statutory remit concerns children in need of care and protection.
Option B
The District Magistrate has statutory administrative and other functions, but section 8(1) gives this general proceedings power to the Board.
Option C
Section 8(1) assigns this power to the Juvenile Justice Board, subject to statutory exceptions.
Option D
The Children’s Court has specified statutory roles, including after a preliminary assessment under section 15 and an order under section 18(3). Section 8(1) gives the ordinary proceedings power to the Board.
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